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Distance from Aliwal to Johannesburg M4

N Aliwal → Johannesburg M4
Road distance
588.1 km
M31 N17 N2 N3 R29 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
529.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
Start point
Vista Place
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
415 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,122.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,127.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,367.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,376.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,481.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,487.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,804.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,815.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,949.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,957.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,374.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,389.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
327° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
147° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2455, 30.9075
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal to Johannesburg M4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 588.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Aliwal → Johannesburg M4
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Car
588.1 km
6 hrs 55 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
588.1 km
~9 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
588 km
↑ 3 hrs 45 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 10 min
With airport
~3 hrs 10 min
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588.1 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Johannesburg M4
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    9.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.6 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    3.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  13. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  17. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    5.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.5 km
  21. Turn slight left towards R29
    0.2 km
  22. Turn slight right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Goud Street
    0.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 24
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Johannesburg M4 → Aliwal Aliwal to Johannesburg Aliwal to Pretoria Aliwal to Cape Town Aliwal to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg M4 Pretoria to Johannesburg M4 Cape Town to Johannesburg M4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
294.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M4
06:37 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,458.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R117.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,587.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal Start: Vista Place -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
294.5 km
Total: 588.1 km
Midpoint 294.5 km
588.1 km 6 hrs 55 min
Destination Johannesburg M4 End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 588.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,176.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 294.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -28.36774, 29.33907
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M4
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M4
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M4
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M4
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M4
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M4
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M4
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M4
6
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal from Johannesburg M4? +
Aliwal is about 588.1 km from Johannesburg M4 by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Johannesburg M4? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Johannesburg M4 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Aliwal to Johannesburg M4? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Aliwal to Johannesburg M4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,122.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,127.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,367.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,376.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Johannesburg M4? +
Yes. There are 24 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Vista Place
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
: Durban
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
Umbumbulu
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
: Johannesburg
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
Springs
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
: Heidelbergweg
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4
City Deep
From Aliwal To Johannesburg M4

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M4, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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